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March 2020 heralds a new era for Tailem Bend’s much-revered local publication, Tailem Topics, with the appointment of local Josephine McGrath as the new Editor.

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Welcome to the New Kid in Town! Josephine McGrath is replacing Topics’ lon-gest-serving Editor semi-retiring Barbara Power, after almost six years service and 40 editions, Barbara has enjoyed her time at the helm.

“As a newcomer, at the time, I found the role of Editor to be challenging, rewarding and a great way to learn about the town,” Barbara said. “And I’ve met so many interesting peo-

Admired as one of the state’s best community publications, Tailem Topics attracted the attention of local University Graduate Josephine McGrath and her family, partner Christopher and their two children, aged three and one.

Boasting an imposing portfolio of academic and -

vanced Diploma of Screen and Media and a Bachelor of Creative Arts.

ABOVE: Barbara Power and Josephine McGrath

ABOVE: Josephine McGrath

Achievements include working for the Centre for Visual Technologies at the Adelaide University, where Josephine digitally fashioned a 3D mod-el of the HMAS Protector shipwreck. It was 3D printed and is on display at the Australian Nation-al Maritime Museum, Darling Harbor, Sydney.

Being a mother of two and working as a freelance

busy life to tend her garden, indulge in her love of animals, whilst always making quality time for her close family and friends.

“I’m looking forward to contributing to the

the future of the Tailem Topics,” she said. Submitted by Bob ShurvilleImages by Glenn Power

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I would like to present a few railway stories that I have gathered from extracts made available from clippings, that were to be part of a book to be published by the late Peter Dickson. Peter was a true railway man and always very supportive of Tailem Bend.

It was unfortunate that he passed away before his dream go to print. With Geraldine ‘s approval I hope in a very small way I can bring a few snippets of his dream alive.

“Tailem had many trains, passenger and freight, ser-vicing sidings through the Mallee right up to the Riv-

port of call, such was the demand for freight delivered to sidings for farmer and shop pick-ups that the train crews from Tailem only made it to there before their time was up for them to go into barracks.”

“In September the Loxton line was to be started from Alawoona, and the contractor hoped to have the en-gine in the town in the next 18 weeks. Thirty six men with large quantities of sleepers and rails were already working at Alawoona putting down the Government section so the contractor could begin. The Loxton rail-way was opened in January 1914.”

“A weighbridge was installed and by December 1914 eighty tons of mallee roots per week were being sent by train. Railway barracks were built and a loco turning triangle and stock yards were

also established.”

“The Riverland was also a destination for Tailem Bend --

ter, 4 Clerks, Checkers, Labourers, Electrical Mechan-ic, Ganger and 4 Packers, 4 Porters, Charge man and Coal man. An RX engine was there with resident En-gineman and Fireman. The RX was sent to Tailem Bend for maintenance and one from Tailem was sent

the Tailem crew arrived was eventually reduced to nil.”

Still on the Mallee a letter for the book came in from John Morcon who was a Guard at Tailem Bend in the middle to late 1940’s. John worked the Mallee route before moving on to Train Controller Adelaide, he de-scribes in his writings just how tough it was for the Gangers, Labourers their families and our guards a scattered in small Towns and sidings throughout the rail system.

Not too many people would know where Peebin-ga is, the line out there via Karoonda is long closed, but one time our train crews worked there out Monday back Tuesday.

Over to Guard John Morcom.

“With only one service a week it was always heavy work in each direction and we had to maintain a schedule. Some of the take outs and pickups

handled to Peebinga and back were, cream, egg crates, mail, parcels, rabbit and sheep skins. Then there were corn sacks, wool bales and hardware

of all types.”

ABOVE: RX Class engine

Before his passing Peter Dickson was a well-known Tailem Bend railway man and community worker, he spent a lot of time collecting information about the history of the Murray Bridge division of the State rail-way system. The administration was based at Murray Bridge and the operations centre at Tailem Bend.

He was prompted to write the book by another retired railway man who discussed with him the possibility of holding a reunion of those who worked in the division, adding that he would like to see as many as possible of his old workmates before he died. This made Peter think about all the unrecorded history we could be los-ing, and so he thought it would be a good idea to hold the suggested reunion at a book launch.

Peter said that in the 1950s and 60s one in every four families in SA had at least one member in

every four families worked in the railways.

Peter’s Grandfather was a carpenter with the railways, his father was an engine driver, Peter was a yardmas-ter, his eldest son Daryl and engine driver and his Fa-ther in law a yardmaster.

Peter had an unusual vision.

He got an idea for a unique tourist attraction when he heard that Coorong Council was planning to build a storm water drainage pond on railway land opposite the railway station, Vinnies and the Catholic Church.

His plan was to transform the 500 metres or so into a scale model of the River Murray from its source at Corry-ong in the Victorian Alps to Lake Alexandrina. At one end a temporary rubbish dump would be created and when high enough could be covered with soil and represent the mountains.

There is a lot more to the project which will be left for

another time.

In the meantime next month with permission we look at the history of the

“Time is a traveller”

See you then!

Submitted by Peter Connolly

ABOVE: Peter Dickson a well-known Tailem Bend railwayman

ABOVE: Tailem Bend man Peter Dickson at the site of the miniature River Murray tourist attrac-tion proposed for currently disused railway land at Tailem Bend.

Rotary Club of Tailem Bend

Community Grants – Closing Date April 30thDo you have a community project in mind?

Are you looking for funding?

The Rotary Club of Tailem Bend has grants for up to $5000 available for community groups and or-ganisations with projects that benefit the people of Tailem Bend and surrounding areas.

Our club has funded many different projects in the last 10 years, funding of which has come largely from the proceeds of Music Hall.

www.tailembendrotary.com.au Applications for this round close on April 30th 2020.

Tailem Bend Music Hall Variety Show 2020

The theme for this year’s show is Crazy in Love. We welcome anyone who would like to be in

the cast for this year’s show.

Briefing night is Tuesday 28th April at 6.45 in the Tailem Bend Town Hall.

Shows are on Sunday 2nd August, Friday 7th August and Sat 8th August.

The Tailem Bend Historians Offer you Monday Memories!

Have you a good memory of the past? Can you help us name some older photos? Or would you like to come along and reminisce looking at TAILEM BEND in the ‘GOOD OLD DAYS’.

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Last Monday of the month. Bring a gold coin for morn-ing tea. After popular demand we are also extending memorie to the 2nd Monday of the month also.

Held at the Community Library, 10 am all welcome.

Could you also help out the Historians by becoming a friend of the Historians for $10 per a year. Upcoming Memories this month Monday 16th and 30th March 2020 10am.

Probus Report

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PROBUS CLUB REPORT -

President Joyce Medlow welcomed 16

CORRESPONDENCE

The Secretary tabled several letters from Probus Head --

bus Information Day to be held by the Mannum Club on 22nd April.

GENERAL BUSINESS

President Joyce Medlow reminded members that the AGM would be held on 20th March and encouraged members to complete Nomination Forms either nomi-

-tee positions

President Medlow also advised she had recently vis-ited a new 50-unit retirement village in Murray Bridge which might be a suitable place for members to visit.

GUEST SPEAKER – BOB SHURVILLE

Guest Speaker was Probus Secretary, Bob Shurville. Born in 1939, when World War 2 began, he recalls German

factory behind his house.

At age 16 he left home and joined the Royal Air Force as a boy apprentice which eventually saw him posted to Australia in 1959, at age 19. He told of his eventful journey by air to Australia which took two weeks and includ-ed visits to Cyprus, Teheran, Columbo, North Borneo, Darwin and Maralinga - where the British had tested their

Perhaps, he said, in future he might tell members the story of his next 5 years in Adelaide and then Canberra, which he described as having been “the best years of his life”.Bob was thanked by President Joyce Medlow who

The Probus Club of Australia is a national organisation dedicated to fostering friendship within the community? Why not join us?

Why not star as our Guest Speaker? Please contact Peter Connolly, he looks forward to your call on 0423 312 916.

Submitted by Bob Shurville

ABOVE: President Joyce Medlow presents guest speaker,

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His love of gardening morphed into another art form, resulting in his wife Julie and himself winning several awards for their ‘Daisy Patch’ garden in Coonalpyn. - both have been Pangarinda Botanic Garden committee members since its inception. With the success of the Creating Coonalpyn Art initiative both abandoned their plans to retire elsewhere and decided to set up a studio.

satisfying.”Exhibition at Coorong Gallery, 95 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend, Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Inquisitive Country Boy Artist, sculptor, gardener, palaeontologist, environmentalist and realist, John Barrie of Coonalpyn shares his passion and artistic talent in an inspiring exhibition at the Coorong Gallery, until Friday, April 24, 2020. The exhibition, titled Inquisitive Country Boy, poses an insight into John’s wide-ranging experiences.

“Art is an expression. It drives study of things at a deeper level than most people

experience day by day,” John said. “This is important in understanding things around

us.”John’s high school passion of drawing and painting led to a watercolour landscape exhibit in the Advertiser Open Air Art Exhibition in

at the Royal Adelaide Show for a sculpture of two Aboriginal warriors. A day at the South Australian School of Art resulted in a scholarship, but unfortunately, John had already accepted an Apprenticeship three days earlier in the Construction Industry.

ABOVE: John Barrie of Coonalpyn sharing his passion and artistic talent in an inspiring exhibition at the Coorong Gallery - exhibition on until Friday, April 24, 2020. Image by Glenn Power

“Being inquisitive, I was consumed with collecting things and after 17 years excavating, collecting and

Submitted by Glenn Power

Tailem Bend Auto Club attend the Cars

Thank you to Darryl Deed for promoting Riverglen

Bridge Cfs fundraiser last Sunday.

During the fundraiser, we were able to sell 700

and shine.

We had a grand total of over $5,000.

Thank you for everyone’s support.

TB Auto Club

Image from Tailem Bend Auto Club Facebook page


Tailem Info Station and Rail Museum Volunteering at the Tailem Info Station and Rail Museum is not just about serving customers. Often special projects are undertaken such as the restoration of this beauty, a vintage Railway Luggage Trolley.Volunteer Peter has undertaken such a task and we are overwhelmed with how great it looks, both restored and serving as a functional display piece.

Thanks Peter, we appreciate your hard work and commitment.

If you’re interested in volunteering

with us, pop in and say hi or contact the Community

and Tourism Development Team

at the District Council. ABOVE: Peter Connolly / Image by Kellie Jaensch

Pangarinda GardensCalostemma purpureum growing in SA Pangarinda recorded very little rain. The highest for a week in February was 12 ml, so

bloom as was only a fortnight since watering in this area and no sign then of these delightful Australian bulbs.

Calostemma luteum can be found in the drier areas of SA Vic NSW Qld

long stems appear in late summer after rains. Leaves appear after.

Calostemma purpureum is found growing in SA Vic and NSW, tolerating

drier conditions.

Submitted by Kaye Bartlett


of these blooming in their native areas is a wonderful sight. On Hills around Callington and on

sandy soils towards Meningie.

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After hours appointments available

REVOLVE24Next month’s Revolve24 Australia event has

attracted participants from overseas and across.

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Registrations close on 19 March 2020.

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Saint Patrick’s Day Charity Dinner

ABOVE: Peter Connolly of Tailem Bend getting ready for his Knights of the Southern Cross annual Saint Patrick’s Day Charity Dinner raising much needed funds for the Tailem Bend Primary School.

Saint Patrick’s Day Charity Dinner is on again from 6.30 pm at the Tailem Bend Football Club Rooms, on Black Friday, March 13, 2020.

Run annually by brothers Peter and Bob Connolly of Tailem Bend, the Murray Mallee Branch of the Knights of the Southern Cross enjoy raising funds for the children of the Tailem Bend Primary School.

“We’ve been putting on the event for donkey’s years, and it’s still a grand night,” Peter Connolly

said. “We’ve had four years at the Tailem Bend Bowls Club followed by another ten years at the Tailem Bend Football Club – fourteen years in all and you know we’ve never been charged for hall

hire, how good is that.”

Images by Glenn Power / Submitted by Glenn Power

“We’ve always made the night a lot of fun and good value, this year is still only $20 ahead and it includes a two-course meal

Button.”

So why give it a shot and get your tickets early from Peter Connolly on 0413 312 916 or Bob Connolly on 8572 3975 - or you can just pay at the door.

Tailem Bend Bowling ClubFollowing a successful

Stronger Communities grant application, we have installed

a 6kw solar system.

ABOVE: Joe Deionno, Ian Shepherd And Micheal Thorne Congratulations to the committee for

working towards a sustainable future at the Tailem Bend Bowing club.

Submitted by President Sam Shepherd

Huge thanks to Tony Pasin MP for his support of the Tailem Bend Bowling Club. This initiative will save money on utilities and provide funds for maintenance and improvements.Deionno Electrical was fabulous to work with, providing prompt, professional service to

ABOVE: Peter Connolly of Tailem Bend

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA47-49 Station Drive, Tailem BendService: EVERY Sunday at 11am.Enquiries: Parish Priest Fr David Price 0408 593 894 Local Enquiries: Ray Bolt: 0407 755 574 orEvonne Whibley: 0405 970 804.

REHOBOTHChristian Church On the Verandah181 Railway Terrace Tailem Bend10:30 every Sunday (everyone welcome) Pastor Gary Paynter: 0428815560 Joanna Paynter: 0428855696

CATHOLICCatholic Church mass times:1st and 3rd Sundays 10.30 a.m. Mass2nd and 4th Sundays 10.00 a.m. LWC5th Sunday 10.00 a.m. LWCFather John Herd, Murray BridgePhone: 8531 1699, or Catholic Office at Tailem Bend, Fridays 10am – 4pm.

MURRAY BRIDGE UNITING CHURCHNarooma Boulevard, Murray BridgeSunday’s: 9.30 amRev Darren Lovell: 0466 411 784Church Office: 8532 5150

MURRAY BRIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge, 5253Sunday Service Time - 10amPastor Grant SpangenbergChurch Office: 8532 2883Mobile: 0419 848 336

LIFEPOINT CHURCH6 Jacob StEvery Sunday 10am.Pastors Timothy and Alisha MinahanPhone: 8395 0888 Mobile: 0406 413 680

TRINITY LUTHERAN10 Seymour Street, Tailem BendService times as per the Notice Boardby the front fence.Contact Tony Traeger 0421 421 102

PEAKE BAPTIST CHURCH1st and 3rd Sunday at Peake - 10am2nd and 4th Sunday at Sherlock - 10am5th Sunday TBAPastor Geoff LohmeyerPhone: 8574 3134Mobile: 0429 811 515

Church Services

Thought for the Month

Your mind is a garden your

thoughts are the seeds. You can

you can grow weeds.

SATURDAYS

• JERVOIS DANCE; Every 5th Saturday, 8pm till late. Phone: Russell Nuske on 8572 3568, or Wayne Cheeseman on 8572 3242.

• MURRAYLANDS BALLROOM DANCE GROUP: Tailem Bend Town Hall. Third Saturday of each month - 8pm to midnight. Old Style and New Vogue dances. Live music (when available). Beginners welcome - come-n-try, experienced dancers will help. Free door

SUNDAYS

• TAILEM BEND BOWLING CLUB; Sunday Lunches: 12.30pm. Last Sunday of the month. 2 Course meal,

welcome. Please Book by phoning Isabelle Koop - 0408 839 090.

• ARCHERY; Meets every Sunday 11am - 1pm. Beginners to Advanced. Tuition available, some equipment available. For bookings and information, contact: Len: 0417 821 720. ALL WELCOME.

• ROWING CLUB: *Come and Try* every Sunday morning from 9am - phone Anna: 0400 880 578.

MONDAYS

• NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SA; Meets bi-monthly 2nd Monday of each month, 7.30pm at the Community Centre

• PROBUS CLUB; Monthly Meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Community Centre. Contact: Secretary, Robert Shurville 8572 3868 or

Email: [email protected]

• ROTARY CLUB OF TAILEM BEND; Meets every Monday night (except public holidays) at the Riverside Hotel 6.30pm. Contact Sue Piggott: 0439 723 998.

TUESDAYS

• SOCIAL TENNIS; Every Tuesday 9.30am- 12.30pm. $2.00. All welcome. Phone Anne Howell: 8572 4023.

• JERVOIS BRANCH CWA; Meet 1st Tuesday of each month at the Jervois Hall @ 10.30am. Contact

• TAILEM BEND LIONS CLUB; meets 2nd Tuesday each month at Riverside Hotel 6.30pm for a meal and on 4th Tuesday each month at Lions Den, corner Trevena Rd & Seymour St. for General meeting. Contact Doug Holmes 8532 4372 or Ian Eckermann 8572 3850.

• TAILEM BEND AUTO CLUB; Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at TB Football Clubrooms, Trevena Road, 7pm.

WEDNESDAYS

• TAILEM BEND PROGRESS ASSOCIATION; Meets 2nd Wednesday every month @ 6.30pm at the Tailem Bend Community Centre. Contact Maxine Kiddy: 0439 387 750

• TAILEM BEND CHRISTMAS PARADE MEETING; Meets 3rd Wednesday every month @ 6.30pm at the Tailem Bend Community Centre. Contact Maxine Kiddy: 0439 387 750

• TAILEM BEND ST JOHN CADETS; Meeting Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8.30pm, Murray Bridge St John Centre. All enquiries to Lyn: 0448 551 007, during school terms.

• COOMANDOOK BRANCH CWA; Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at the Coomandook Hall @ 1pm. Contact Anika Loechel: 8332 4166 or www.sacwa.org.au

THURSDAYS

• TAILEM BEND SINGERS; Thursday nights, Contact Bev Piggott: 8572 3807.

• RIVERBEND LADIES INDOOR BOWLS; Thursdays until the end of October. Fun games 10.30am. Team games 2pm. Contact R. Ellis: 8572 3252 or L. Jaensch: 8572 4064.

• PARENT CHILD MOTHER GOOSE/OUR TIME; 0-5 year olds and their families. 9.30am at the Community Centre. FREE SESSION. Phone: 8572 3513.

• ST LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CARD GROUP Meets every Thursday at 1.00 pm at St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendship, in airconditioned comfort. For more information, contact Evonne Whibley: 0405 970 804 - All Welcome to come along.

• FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL: monthly meeting held

the Tailem Bend Hospital. New members welcome. Details: Gwenda Zadow 8572 3057.

FRIDAYS

• OUR GOLDIES LUNCHEON; Friday Monthly at the Tailem Bend Community Centre. $10 per person. Phone: 8572 3531 for more details.

• TAILEM BEND RSL SUB BRANCH; Dining In - open every Friday night from 6.30pm. All meals $15, mains,

ESSENTIAL - phone Tavia: 0418 579 912.

• TAILEM BEND RSL SUB-BRANCH; Monthly meetings

Phone the Secretary: 0418 579 912.

What’s ON?

Community Library - New Book ListCommunity Library

Opening Hours during the School Term

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30 pm

The Library is CLOSED on Public Holidays and

Weekends

Tailem Bend Community LibraryNew Books March 2020

Non-FictionBoy Lost: OLSON Kristina MemoirThe Diggers of Colditz: POW storyCONVICT Colony: Hill DavidAMBON: Maynard Roger POW Camps WW2South Australian CWA Stories: Bill Swampy MarshWhat Color is Your Parachute? 2020Escape From BerlinThe Girl with seven Names

Adult FictionSHEHADI Muna: Private Lies – Sisters ALLIOTT Catherine: A Cornish Summer- GeneralLITTLEJOHN Emily: Shatter the Night- MysteryMcARTHUR Fiona: The Desert Midwife- Rural, Alice SpringsCOOPER Tea: The Girl in the Painting- Mystery, AustralianSIMMONS Paulina: The Tiger Catcher- Bk 1 in Series PEARSE Lesley: You’ll Never See Me Again-SuspenseBRINSDEN Anne: Wearing Paper Dresses- Country AustraliaMALONE Lily: Last Bridge before Home- Rural RomanceLANE Karley: Return to Stringybark Creek- Rural RomanceJOHNS Rachel: Just One Wish SecretsPARKYN Stephanie: Josephine’s Garden

JACOBS Anna: Change of Season- Family Saga

Large PrintFORTIN Sue: Schoolgirl Missing- Mystery, Suspense

DVD

Frankie Drake Mysteries : MEmortal Engines : MSafe Harbour: Danielle Steel : M

BOOK REVIEW

FRENCH Jackie It was one of Australia’s

greatest romances.

The story of Clancy of the

so much for the woman he loved and admired.

And now their story will be written as Jed McAlpine has persuaded Nancy to tell the story of her grandparents, Clancy and Rose.

But other tales lurk behind the folklore that surrounds Clancy and those are the stories of the women hidden in Australia’s long history. The Honourable Flora McPherson, who trav-elled from England to marry Clancy and was then stranded on a drought-doomed property and lost all that was dearest to her. The bril-

behind both a man’s name and a veil, and the

Indigenous mother to work in the Government House kitchens, now a ‘drover’s boy’. And

-capes chains to eventually capture Clancy’s heart.

this is a book about the many kinds of love. Clancy’s love of the bush, immortalised in Pat-erson’s poem. Nancy’s deep understanding of her country, and her need to pass it on. But perhaps the most moving love story of all was the one that never happened, between Matil-

But now there is another Matilda, and another

young Matilda did in 1894, as Jed writes her book and gives a voice to the forgotten: those strong and remarkable women who forged a nation.

New Library Number8572 3275

Community Notice Board My Sincerest Apologies

I wish to apologise to Councillor Brenton Qualmann, for omitting his name from the Australia Day Awards image on page three of last month’s Tailem Topics - it was an unfortunate oversight on my behalf.

Barb PowerOut-going Editor

Have you always liked that special Tomato sauce Nanna has at her house, but never asked her how to make it or

get the recipe?

Well we can help!

Come and join us as one of the Adelaide Food Fringe events

At the Coomandook Hall

Class cost of $50 includes a yummy lunch, tomato sauce recipe and a bottle of sauce to go home with.

You will also have the chance to purchase some SACWA merchandise, cookbooks, tea towels, aprons and sauce.

Booking essential,

Limited spaces available,

Booking closes on the 28th of March 2020.

[email protected]

SACWA CoomandookTomato Sauce making class

Christmas Parade Committee Meeting 19/02/20

-tive note last night here in Tailem Bend. Many thanks goes out to the hard working commit-tee and volunteers whom make the festive celebrations fun for everyone. All agreed that the 2019 parade was a huge success. How-ever, as usual there will always be room to improve.

Ideas for entertainment and catering were

many favourites returning with a few new fun and exciting activities added to the jam packed event.

Fundraising idea’s have already been ce-mented in place on the calendar so keep an

year and tickets to the much anticipated cab-aret being held in November.

members will visit the elderly at the hospital with a very special cotton tailed visitor and goodie baskets for the residents. I’m sure our friends will be well received.

If you’d like to be a part of the fun either as a committee member or volunteer

please contact us at: [email protected]

The next meeting will be held at the Tailem Bend Community Centre

April 15th at 6:30 all welcome

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Submitted by Wendy Bradshaw

Thank you to everyone in the community who have supported me in my role as Editor of Tailem Topics, for almost six years.

It is now time for some younger ideas to take this fabulous publication into the next decade - I'm

Barb PowerOut-going Editor

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Community Notice Board

If you boil a funny bone...It becomes a laughing stock!

A newspaper reporter interviewed 103-year-old women. “and what is the

best thing about being 103? The report asked.

She simply replied no peer pressure!

Quotes of the Month

Do everything with a good heart and expect nothing in return, and you will never be disappointed.

New month, new goals, new mindset, new focus, new intentions,

new results!

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ray Bolt.........................................0407 755 574Trevor Gordon...............................0428 724 415Garry Hansen.....................................8573 3191Robert Hughes...................................8572 3523Leonie Hutson...............................0419 823 457Neville Jaensch..................................8572 3670Marc Maddaford.................................8572 4169Debbie McPherson.............................8572 4205Teresa Pickering............................0409 284 073Russell Nuske....................................8572 3568

Helen Bowering..................................8572 4530

Police: Tailem Bend............................8572 4210Ambulance.....................................................000Fire & Rescue................................................000CFS: Tailem Bend..........................................000CFS: Jervois..................................................000Tailem Bend Medical Centre...............8572 5897Poison Information.................................13 11 26Parent Helpline..............................1300 364 100RAA................................................0429 029 021Hospital.............................................. 8572 5800

Community ServicesCOORONG CIVIC CENTRE & ART GALLERY (Coorong District Council)Open 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Friday95 - 101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend PO Box 399 Tailem Bend, SA, 5260Phone: 1300 785 277 | Fax: 8572 3822 Email: [email protected]

POST OFFICE109 Railway Terrace, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 3420Agents for Commonwealth Bank, Central Credit Union and One Spot Bill Pay.Mail closes at 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

COMMUNITY LIBRARY - (ON PRIMARY SCHOOL GROUNDS)1 Murray Street, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 3275

TAILEM BEND COMMUNITY CENTRE141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bendor PO Box 203, Tailem Bend, SA, 5260Phone/Fax: 8572 3513

MURRAY MALLEE COMMUNITY PASSENGER NETWORK141 Railway Terrace, Tailem BendPO Box 203, Tailem Bend SA 5260Phone: 8572 3513

TAILEM BEND KINDERGARTEN49 Trevena Road, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 3348

TAILEM INFO STATIONRailway Station, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 4277 | Open 7 Days, 9am - 4pm

TAILEM BEND DISTRICT HOSPITALPrinces Highway, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 5800Fax: 8572 5801

MEDICAL CENTRE & IMMUNISATIONS70 Princes Highway, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 5897or A/H: 8572 5800

TAILEM BEND RSL SUB-BRANCH2 Seymour Street, Tailem Bend(corner of Seymour St & Trevena Rd)Secretary: 0418 579 912 - [email protected]

BANK SA - TAILEM BENDRailway Terrace, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 4850

ST VINCENT DE PAULOpen: Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00am - 4:00pmSaturday: 9:30am-12:00pmPhone: 8572 3544

TAILEM BEND PRIMARY SCHOOL1 Murray Street, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 3266 | Fax: 8572 3026Email: [email protected]

Wednesday 8th April – Easter Theme – Tailem Bend Town Hall – 5pm – 7pmTerm 2

Wednesday – Children’s Choice of Theme – Tailem Bend Town Hall – 5pm – 7pm.Term 3

Wednesday 23rd September – Footy Colours Theme – Tailem Bend Town Hall – 5pm – 7pm.Term 4

Wednesday 2nd December – Christmas Theme – Tailem Bend Town Hall – 5pm – 7pm.

and pleasant experience for all the children and expect the children to be respectful of each other, as well as the Supervisors for the evening.REMINDER : On arrival - All parents and carers are asked to please bring their child/children into the disco venue. On departure - All Parents and Carers must come into the venue and notify the volunteer on door duty of the child/children they are picking up. This is for your/their own safety and

protection. “BLUE LIGHT IS A CHILD SAFE ENVIRONMENT”

SAPOL DISCLAIMER

Disclaimer: This publication has been prepared as a public service initiative and while every care has been taken in its preparation no warranty is given nor representation,

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - TAILEM MEND AREA 484APRIL -

SEPTEMBER -

NOVEMBER – Monday 9th – AGM - Venue TBA

ROAD SAFETY TIP : Don’t Drink and DriveOne of the easiest ways to be safe on the road is to have a clear head. If you’re going to drink, have

someone else take control of the driving.Think about whether it is safe to cross the road.

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Ballroom Dancing Looking UpLooking set to promenade into the future, Murraylands Ballroom

Hall, Saturday, February 15, 2020.

With over 80 dancers traveling from all over the state, spokes-

without a hitch.

“The night was another Tailem Bend success and to think if it wasn’t for another monthly dance in the Murraylands folding, we would have never found this incredible, centrally located, venue a large hall, and it has wonderful facilities with ample parking,” Nick said.

“The Coorong Council continues to be very supportive, and we would be lost without the support of the Riverside Hotel,

Keen to try a Chassé, throw a Cu-ban hip motion, impress with your heel lead footwork or just have some good healthy fun phone Nick

“Everyone at all levels is wel-come to join us in this most

enjoyable pastime.”

From left are Betty Redman and Mick Fabian both of Murray Bridge, Norma Van De Kamp of Murray Bridge and Murray Phillips of Burdett. / Image by Glenn Power

From the left are Pianist, Jacob Fabich from

Jenny Perkins of Tailem Bend, Murray Phillips from Burdett, Trevor and Wendy Mitchell of Tailem Bend. / Image by Glenn Power


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